• Take the survey: Online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/MarineReserveBda. Alternatively, you can print the consultation flyer select your option and deliver to the Sustainable Development Department, 31 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 12 or email sdd@gov.bm by 31 October, 2013 (next Thursday).

A marine reserve could take many forms.

Option 1 is to protect 3/4 of the EEZ (346,340km sq) beginning 85 nautical miles from the island out to 200 nautical miles. This would have a minor impact on existing offshore fishing but would restrict future off shore fishing and commercial activities.
Option 2 would protect 1/2 of the EEZ (254,023km sq), would not affect existing offshore fishing and would allow for some expansion. It starts 140nm out from the island and extends out to 200nm.
Option 3 would protect 1/4 of the EEZ (122,502km sq). Again this would not affect existing off shore practices and would allow expansion of fishing and other commercial practices offshore. Begins 178nm from the island.Option 4: We should not create a marine reserve around the island.
Option 5: Propose a different design for a marine reserve.